''Saratoga Trunk'', 1945 - art by Heinz Schulz-Neudamm is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on February 9th, 2022.
''Saratoga Trunk'', 1945 - art by Heinz Schulz-Neudamm
A vintage German movie poster of ''Saratoga Trunk'',a 1945 American drama film directed by Sam Wood and based on the novel of the same name by Edna... more
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''Saratoga Trunk'', 1945 - art by Heinz Schulz-Neudamm
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A vintage German movie poster of ''Saratoga Trunk'',a 1945 American drama film directed by Sam Wood and based on the novel of the same name by Edna Ferber. The movie is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of a young Creole woman named Clio Dulaine, played by Ingrid Bergman, who returns to New Orleans from Europe to seek revenge on the wealthy man who abandoned her mother years ago.
Upon her return, Clio plans to exact her revenge on Clint Maroon, portrayed by Gary Cooper, the man responsible for her mother's suffering. To do so, she uses her charm and wit to infiltrate New Orleans high society and schemes to ruin Maroon's reputation and fortune. Along the way, Clio becomes involved in various romantic entanglements and encounters challenges in her quest for revenge.
The film features a mix of romance, drama, and intrigue set against the backdrop of the vibrant and culturally rich city of New Orleans. In addition to Ingrid Bergman and Gary Cooper, the cast includes Flora Robson, Jerry Austin, and John Warburton in supporting roles.
"Saratoga Trunk" was well-received by audiences and critics at the time of its release. It showcased the talents of its two lead actors and offered a blend of period drama and romance. The film's lush costumes and elaborate set designs also contributed to its appeal. While it may not be as widely remembered today as some other classic films from the era, it remains a notable entry in the filmography of both Ingrid Bergman and Gary Cooper.
About the poster artist:
Heinz Schulz-Neudamm (1899–1969) was a German graphic designer and illustrator, best known for designing film posters. He designed one of the world’s most valuable posters for the film "Metropolis" (1927).
As a staff designer for motion picture publicity at Universum-Film Aktiengesellschaft (UFA,) he earned notoriety among the many German poster designers who created memorable graphics from the 1920s through the 1950s.
Schulz-Neudamm's style is unmistakable and popular, due to the fame of some of his movie posters, first and foremost the avant-garde Fritz Lang's "Metropolis." His portraits are realistic and, at the same time graphic novel-like, thanks to the unnatural but intense use of colors. He does not use a methodical modulation of tones or chiaroscuro: the colors are plain, defined, without smudging. The effect is precise, the balance between flashy titles and elegant scenes is impeccable.
Even the famous poster of "Metropolis," a veritable tribute to New York, is a lithograph that expresses a look towards the future. The great buildings of the city shine with a luminous and electric tension, reminiscent of the energetic cities represented by the Futurists and of the exasperated forms of German Expressionism.
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February 9th, 2022
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